All summer long we've invited some of our favorite bands and their fans by Baeblemusic's West Village Abode to cram into our suburban cool basement for a little music, some ice cold drinks, and whatever shenanigans that follow as a result of mixing the two (spin the bottle? 7 minutes in heaven? Ehh, probably not...). In our latest edition of our Bands and Brews Sessions, we threw back dark and murky cocktails courtesy of Kraken Black Spiced Rum and listened to bright and billowy sounds both new and old from some of our favorite piano-popsters, Jukebox The Ghost. In addition to playing a selection of 'golden oldies', the amicable trio gave our gathering a rather exclusive preview of new material from their new self-titled LP. It was an intimate gathering with a superb band. Have a look at the glowing new session below.

Transcript

- Hello everybody at the party, let's bring it in. I want your eyes to turn I need it, I want it I want somebody baby - So it's time to party, right? All right. Cause I'm walkin' on the street They only slam anymore Like we're pullin' out teeth If I could just see your eyes Just above his shoulder And you were scanning the skies for me I dreamt like you were some long forgotten soldier Like I was someone that you cared for I want it, I need it I want it, I need it, I want somebody I want it, I need it, I want your eyes to turn I need it, I want it, I want somebody, baby Now this is my turn I dont want any more heartbreak I'm tired of the sound it makes Like trying to shut out the dark at night You close your eyes but it won't erase And you were walking beside Some other persons shadow And it was more than I could take I wouldn't see what I couldnt know That there might be somebody after me Ohhh I want it I need it I want it, I need it, I want somebody I want it, I need it, I want your eyes to turn I need it, I want it, I want somebody, baby Now this is my turn I need that new vacation Where nothing thats spoken is known Let the winter be my station I'll let the cold teach me what to know That there might be somebody after me Ohhh I want it, I need it I want it I want it, I need it I want it, I need it, I want somebody I want it, I need it, I want your eyes to turn I need it, I want it, I want somebody, baby Now this is my turn - Thank you, America. We have been in hibernation in 2014 for the most part, because we've been working on a new record. And if you all don't mind, we would like to play a few songs from that record. This one's called "Made For Ending." Starts with a phone call And I asked if you'd been crying And you denied it But I could tell just from your breathing That's how it all starts That's how it all starts As for the mending I think we shouldn't even bother Let's make it simple Let's make it easy on each other I should've known Right from the start we were made for ending I should've known Right from the start that we were made for ending We talked it over We talked until we couldn't speak Let's make it simple We don't need the time to think It over Let's make it easy on each other Let's make it simple I think we shouldn't even bother I should've known Right from the start we were made for ending I shoulda known Right from the start that we were made for ending Let's call it off No use in making up let's stop pretending I should've known Right from the start that we were made for ending We gave it our best But we brought out our worst So when the world starts crumbling And walls start tumbling down Maybe we'll both be better Both be better off I shoulda known that we were made for ending Made for ending I should've known Right from the start that we were made for ending I should've known Right from the start that we were made for ending Let's call it off No use in making up Let's stop pretending I should've known Right from the start that we were made for ending - Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. So we're going to do another new song. About the dying art of writing postcards. I don't want you to feel broken I just want you to feel good Let's put away all those past indescretions, let it go Do you think you could? I just want you to feel happy I just want you to be glad So that every time you wake up You're not thinking there's someone trying to set you back Well but I did But I did You keep me waiting, flower I'll just wait here until you decide to come back to town You don't call, that's all right you sent me a postcard You sent me a postcard You sent me a postcard Yeah you dream what you have to Work out the secrets you have Kiss them all in a dream light Don't tell me I won't ask I just want you to feel happy I jus want you to be glad So that every time you wake up You're not thinking there's someone Trying to set you back Well but I did But I did You keep me waiting, flower I'll just wait here until you decide to come back to town You don't call, that's all right you sent me a postcard You sent me a postcard You sent me a postcard Oh lives and love in oh that dream light it is killing me I can't be next to you without thinking what you're thinking Do I just hang on your words and read between the lines? Cause you sent me a postcard You sent me a postcard Well but I did But I did You keep me waiting, flower I'll just wait here until you decide to come back to town But I did, good I did just to be a child Oh I don't mind as long as you keep coming back around You don't call, that's all right you sent me a postcard You sent me a postcard You sent me a postcard - But this next song we're gonna, Tommy I'm talking! - I'm tuning for you. - Just want to make it awkward for everybody. - You're the one who had the make the song in F-sharp man. - I'm really sorry. Did anybody worry that I was actually mad for a second? Was there any, like, moment of panic aside from Tommy? - I did. - Did you? No, I think this is going to be the record for us where we start fighting on stage. It worked for Oasis, so I figure it can't hurt. So this is a new song called "The Great Unknown." Walking through the heavy light The streets are empty and you don't feel right You didn't want to let yourself down So don't be scared to get out There's 1, 000 voices saying the time is now So let go you're on your own There's nothin' waitin' for ya There's nothin' waitin' for ya So let go of the ones you know There's nothin' waitin' for ya In the great unknown The great unknown Keep your head up don't take your eyes off the road No you're never gonna change by doin' what you're told You don't wanna let yourself down So don't be scared to stand out There's 1, 000 voices saying the time is now So let go you're on your own There's nothin' waitin' for ya there's nothin' waitin' for ya So let go of the ones you know There's nothin' waitin' for ya In the great unknown The great unknown The great unknown In the great unknown The great unknown The great unknown The time is now So let go You're on your own There's nothin' waitin' for ya There's nothin' waitin' for ya So let go of the ones you know There's nothin' waitin' for ya in the great unknown So let go the ones you know There's nothin' waitin' for ya There's nothin' waitin' for ya So let go of the ones you know There's nothin' waitin' for ya in the great unknown - All right we're going to play just one more new one, and then we'll get back to the golden oldies you all know so well from our greatest hits. Seems like many years ago Strange how you can never know who's going to stay with you and who will leave Do you remember me? Do you remember me? We walk through the park, at night Gazing up at all the satellites and city made it hard to see Do you remember me? Do you remember me? On that night, long ago walking down the roads that we used to know You said let's take it slow let's take the long way home Let's take the long way home One day further down the road children of your own If I pass by you on a busy street Will you remember me? Will you remember me? That night, long ago, walkin' down the roads that we used to know You said let's take it slow Let's take the long way home Let's take the long way home One day down the road you'll find Everything you kept inside Caught beneath the ocean searching for a sign of life One day down the road you'll find something that you kept inside Caught beneath the ocean one of us is still alive On that night Long ago Walkin' down the roads that we used to know You said, let's take it slow let's take the long way home Let's take the long way home - Well thanks to Baeble for having us, it's been a pleasure. Once again, we are Jukebox The Ghost from here. I think that I would like To invite everyone I've known Dead and alive To a street where we can be Finally free Well, they would come in droves Wearing their hearts on their sleeves, but oh How good it felt to have them worn Just like they should And everybody here wants to know Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. Suddenly, we all got young Running circles around ourselves Just for fun And oh, how good it felt To be young and loved And feel it in our bones And everybody here wants to know Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. We go there when we're in trouble We got old and old age made us humble You and I are alone That it felt like this, we were never told That it felt like this we were never told And it scares us bad so we'll have to be bold But there's still one thing that we need to know. Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. Did everybody say what a good day that it was For everybody here who said what a good day it was? Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they smile 'cause they like it, Did they? Whoa. - Thank yall so much. Thanks to Baeble. You're excellent people. Thank you for the dog that drank water. Have a great night!

Artist Bio

The appeal of a modern, on the rise indie band like Jukebox the Ghost is simple: They write catchy songs. On top of that, they're dynamic, skilled musicians. The band's records are carefully structured, yet wildly diverse affairs. And the live show? Energetic, crowd-pleasing, cathartic.

The Philly trio's new album, produced by Peter Katis (Interpol, The National) and set for release this fall on Yep Roc, highlights all of these elements over 11 tracks, each one leaving its own unique sonic footprint. But constructing and arranging the songs to their full potential took years of preparation, both on the road and in all of the basements, houses, hotel rooms and studios where the songs were born.

Since their 2008 debut, Let Live and Let Ghosts, a sunny, piano-led explosion of pop exuberance, JTG has logged hundreds of shows and thousands of hours on tour - all of which helped the guys develop the patience and perspective needed to deliver a more intricate and serious second record.

Originally formed during college in Washington D.C., Jukebox the Ghost (the name's an amalgam of Captain Beefheart and Nabakov references) won accolades for that first record, Let Live and Let Ghosts, which Spin called "a refreshing reminder that the lighthearted electricity of a fantastic pop song is still filled with live wires." The band - Thornewill, Siegel and drummer Jesse Kristin - jelled quickly, despite their disparate musical backgrounds in everything from classical piano to prog to indie to 80s Brit-pop. Collectively, the group delivered an unabashedly upbeat, playful sound with a sly dark streak (see: the aforementioned apocalyptic lyrics).

With new songs and a new direction in hand, JTG plan to spend the next year on the road, hopefully matching the 300+ shows the band did between albums one and two.